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Hornets (insects in the genus Vespa) are the largest of the eusocial wasps, and are similar in appearance to their close relatives yellowjackets. Some species can reach up to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length. They are distinguished from other vespine wasps by the relatively large top margin of the head and by the rounded segment of the abdomen just behind the waist. Worldwide, 22 species of Vespa are recognized. Most species make exposed nests in trees and shrubs, but some (such as Vespa orientalis) build their nests underground or in other cavities. In the tropics, these nests may last year-round, but in temperate areas, the nest dies over the winter, with lone queens hibernating in leaf litter or other insulative material until the spring. Male hornets are docile and do not have stingers.
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Scientific Name: Suborder - Apocrita

Range: Cosmopolitan Habitat: Nests underground or nests constructed of wood fiber or mud Size: 0.005 inches (127 micrometers) - 2 inches

(5cm)

Diet: Nectar, fruit, animal matter, and arthropods Threats: Arthropods, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals

Life span: About one year